Recipe News: Hummus: Middle Eastern staple healthy butter alternative

"Hummus, not humus. Sounds like something in a shovel full of dirt, (humus actually is found in dirt) or something that should be wet and clammy — as on a hot humid August day. What a strange word for something that tastes so good.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of recipes for hummus. Some are as simple as olive oil and pureed chick peas with a pinch of salt. I’ve had some really wonderful hummus at homes of friends or what co-workers bring in to work, or at a local restaurant called The Nile.

This Middle Eastern staple not only tastes good, but its healthy ingredients will help you replace some of the fat in your diet. Like salt or spices transform a plain soup and make it taste better, butter and jams make breads and rolls become something special. But the oils and fats in butter and margarine kill the waistline. The sugars in jams add more empty calories than most would like, too.

Hummus can replace these fat- and sugar-laden condiments without sacrificing taste. In fact, depending on the recipe, it can enhance flavor."

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